Although there is no real defined answer about this topic, I have my own theories based on the most convincing research.

It seems that male pattern baldness, while partially genetic also has to do with aging in general. It is argued that humans were never meant to live as long as we currently do. "Original" humans are surmised to have lived around 35-40 years at maximum.

Beyond that, we also have testosterone, that accumulates in the scalp and causes balding. To prevent this, you can use a special shampoo called Nizoral which is ketoconazole based. This will destroy the testosterone in your scalp which can and usually does prevent balding in most men if used 1-2x per week starting in the 20's and never stopping use.

Lastly, hair can also be attributed to sexual dominance. Early female ancestors viewed hairy men as more masculine and thus more able to protect them and their offspring. Hair became similar to peacocks feathers in that it attracted women for mating. This particular theory, sounding far fetched, is also possibly true as our hair loss begins after testosterone production begins to drop (along with libido).

I was thinking about this too! Thank you for all these possible explanations

5'9 175, trying to lose some fat

free weights or cardio? or both? and how much of each is recommended?

thanks

Definitely both.....ALONG with a good diet!

Here is a sample diet/exercise routine to get down to the 160 area.



ON WORKOUT DAY - EAT THIS DIET::

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=359274061
sample cutting diet (non-keto) 2,000 cals

DO THIS WORKOUT TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY:::

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=304396247
Cutting Workout Routine (6 day all equipment)



DO ABS WHEN POSSIBLE:::

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=330745031
Abs Workout Routine



USE THIS DIET WHEN YOU DO NOT WORKOUT:::

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=385815537
Cutting diet for 1,600 cals (male)

does ingesting creatine whilst fasting take you out of the fast?

No. Creatine should not have an effect on blood sugar.

So err, I've got a couple of questions, pretty basic I think, and probably already answered in this thread, but I don't feel like looking through 1429 pages to find what I'm looking for

First things first, I kinda need help with a training routine. Right now I kind of do what I feel like at the time, needs more structure I think. If this could incorporate deadlifts, squats and benchpresses atleast, i'd be happy. Since I've heard those are the most beneficial excersises.
I'm working full time, and sometimes more than that, so 4-5 times a week is max I can get to the gym, sometimes less.

Second of all, I think that I've got some troubles eating enough, never done the math behind it, but it feels like it. Since I go hungry most of the days, neither do I know what I should be consuming more of.
( I don't know how to do the math either, so.. )
What I thought you could help me with is this, a basic 'what-to-eat-at-what-time' thingy. The times during the day that I can actually eat is :

5 am - wakeup, go to work at 5:30
9 am - 9:15 - Breakfast at work
Noon - 12:30 - Lunch at work
2:30 pm - 2:45 - Break at work

And then if I'm not working over, I'll eat at like 6 again at home, and then go train. After that I'm pretty much free.
I suppose I could squeeze in a shake or something at work sometime, but can't really make a habit out of it.

Last but not least, I'm lactose intolerant, and I don't really like fish, so if you could take that into account that'd be great!

EDIT: Oh, and I would like to both pack on strenght and volume, as well as loosing some fat if possible.
EDIT2: I'm 6"4 and like 198 pounds. ( 195 cm and 90ish kilos, bit less I think )
EDIT3: (looots of edits going on) - Can send you some pictures if that would help you judging how I look etc. Just PM me. PM me anyways if you can, when you've answered

Thanks alot!

This post was edited by Papelado on Jul 2 2012 11:39am

Best workouts to hit the obliques (love handle and the kidney area's of the lower back)?

Currently just do deadlifts, weighted side bends, leg lifts (side-to-side), planks, side-planks, various core exercises including medicine ball shit ect ect.

I'm pretty sure I'm at most 12% bf (estimating high)

Also opinion on sprints vs distance (>3 miles) running to cut even leaner on the sides

I've got an 8-pack easily visible just lacking oblique definition and its pissing me off

Currently 5'10", 170lb if that matters

This post was edited by lopelurag on Jul 2 2012 03:54pm

You need to get started here:

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=396548696
Bulking Diet, workout, and supplement guide


After you look that over, ask me any further questions

You are already doing the best exercises for obliques - well besides situps with a weight plate and going up to the sides instead of straight.

You need to get down to around 8% BF before those obliques can tone up. Some people store more fat in the obliques than stomach which it what it sounds like in your case.

With regards to fat burning, I prefer HIIT which is 2 mins walking 2 mins jogging and 30-45 seconds of sprinting, and keep repeating this process over and over for the full 30-45 mins of cardio.